whiskey!

[JMBD2112]

favorite whiskey?
Mine's George Dickel White label.....

[drift_g35]

I like my whiskey from Scottland.

Macallan 18 preferably.

[JMBD2112]

that sir is some good stuff, one of my best friends back in TN turned me onto it a couple years ago

[drift_g35]

My boss got a bottle for his wedding and gave me a glass, Ive been hooked since. I'm also a fan of Dalwhinnie, but its a little harder to find. Its funny, I drink all my Macallan through George Dickel White label glasses. Its all I have on my desk at work.

[Zundfolge]

Scotch: Laphroaig
Bourbon: Maker's Mark

Can't afford scotch so I've been drinking more bourbon lately (that and I had 3 different kinds of mint growing in pots on the patio so I went on a Mint Julep kick this summer).

[drift_g35]

Scotch: Laphroaig
Bourbon: Maker's Mark

Can't afford scotch so I've been drinking more bourbon lately (that and I had 3 different kinds of mint growing in pots on the patio so I went on a Mint Julep kick this summer).

Ive heard a lot of good things about Laphroaig. I think its in the top 5 best scotches. That has to be a pricey bottle.

[JMBD2112]

there was a place in Wurzburg, DE that you could buy 18y scotch straight from the cask, it was the best scotch i've ever had....i can't remeber the name of it though

[Musashi]

Try out the Breckenridge bourbon whiskey, good stuff.

[JMBD2112]

anybody tried stranahans?

[seagoing3]

I agree I do like Breckinridge as well but have been drinking Basil Hayden lately


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[killianak9]

Jameson and Stranahans are my top two. A good buddy of mine brought back a 18y distill edition from Ireland and that was VERY VERY GOOD. ** A nice treat
Stranahans is great. kind of a Single Barrel Jack meets Woodford Reserve combo. One that I pair with a nice Cuban/Dominican Cigar on any given day.

Any cigar smokers? ;)

[Sharpienads]

anybody tried stranahans?

I'm not a fan. But I'm a man of simple tastes. Jack and Jameson keep me happy.

[JMBD2112]

yep acid cigars

[JMBD2112]

I'm not a fan. But I'm a man of simple tastes. Jack and Jameson keep me happy.
i've never tried it but one of my buddies lives right by the distillery and we've been talking about doing a tour

[killianak9]

yep acid cigars

Nice, I like those and Perdomos, Gran Habano

[NightCat]

18yr old Jameson.

[JMBD2112]

that or when i'm broke romeo y julieta

[killianak9]

that or when i'm broke romeo y julieta
you buy locally or from .coms?

[JMBD2112]

smoker friendly usely has them both, acids run around $15 and romeo y julieta runs around $7

[Irving]

smoker friendly usely has them both, acids run around $15 and romeo y julieta runs around $7
I've never seen an Acid over $10. I don't think I've even seen a Drew Estate over $10.

[JMBD2112]

I've never seen an Acid over $10. I don't think I've even seen a Drew Estate over $10.

I work on colfax and 225, i bought one at the smoker friendly there for that much. i dont smoke cigars that much, maybe one every few weeks, i'm no connoisseur

[Irving]

The prices must have really jumped up on them. They used to be $7-$9 cigars.

[JMBD2112]

well i feel like i've been took then

[Irving]

Maybe you got a special one or something. I know they were more than I remembered the last time I wanted one. Could just be that Smoker Friendly as well. That's where I usually go as well.

[JMBD2112]

Maybe, we always drink a few beers afterwork on fridays in our employee parking lot, i run across the street normally and get a couple. i might have to start buying online then.

[centrarchidae]

Basil Hayden's is the shiznit.

I've also been digging the Ri1 lately. Yeah, I know, it's a Jim Beam product but just the same it's pretty good rye.

And every cigar will be cheaper online than at a store. Nothing wrong with a storefront as a place to put your feet up and smoke your purchase with a book for a few hours, but one way is definitely cheaper than the other.

[Ashton]

I've never seen an Acid over $10. I don't think I've even seen a Drew Estate over $10.

I've never seen an acid over 8 but we do have havana manor in Ltown. I'm going to be truthful and admit I normally drink canadian mist. Even when I get a bonus or a big commission check I still drink canadian mist. Sometimes I will "splurge" for a 1.75 @ costco for 47 bucks or a 750 of stranahans... But my goto liquor in the winter is canadian mist and coke.

[Bailey Guns]

I don't get the attraction to Stranahan's. I think it's one of the harshest whiskeys I've ever tasted. And at $50+ per bottle? Forget it. I bought a bottle, had one shot and gave it away.

I stick to Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

[wctriumph]

Wow. There are so many. As a general mixing beverage I prefer Jack Daniels and it is great for just sipping, Jefferson's Reserve is excellent for sipping and has some initial bite with a sweet orange finish I like very much. I like scotches for drinking straight (over ice or with water) and single malts are my favorites because of their distinctiveness in flavor over blends. They are my preferred drink with cigars. I would suggest that you do a little research on the various regions because there are wide differences in taste from region to region. 12 years or older tend to be smoother. Most will be in the $45 to $75 range.

My experience is that any whiskey that comes in a "Wine" bottle ain't worth the time.

[JMBD2112]

Being from Chattanooga George Dickel has and always will be my favorite, jack is up there too. I drank so much jim when I was stationed in Germany I can't drink it anymore

[gnihcraes]

So if I don't drink. Which one should I start with? (Whiskey - or something else?)

[BPTactical]

40 Creek Barrel Select




Acid? Not since high school but it was 4 way windowpane. Never paid more than $5.00[ROFL3]

[Byte Stryke]

I don't get the attraction to Stranahan's. I think it's one of the harshest whiskeys I've ever tasted. And at $50+ per bottle? Forget it. I bought a bottle, had one shot and gave it away.

I stick to Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

When I lived in Bardstown, we used to drive out to Bullit county and buy a keg of whiskey, mix it with Mountain dew and get (***** ******-***** ****) drunk.



for those NOT in the know, straight barrel whiskey will kill most people.

[wctriumph]

So if I don't drink. Which one should I start with? (Whiskey - or something else?)

There are establishments that will occasionally do whiskey tasting and education sessions. Up here in Ft. Collins, Wilbur's Total Beverage work with various restaurants, brewers, wineries and distillers and have "guided" tasting and spirit educational events. Finding a place near you that hosts these events will go a long way to helping you to start out the right way for finding the taste that you like.

[buffalobo]

Bulleit and when a bottle can be had Alberta Premium(only available in Canada), prefer Rye whiskey over Corn.

[stevelkinevil]

Well technically my favorite is scotch.
Glenlivet 18 yr, french oak . MMMMMMMMMMMM.

as for regular whiskey, I like Knob Creek the best.

[Ah Pook]

for those NOT in the know, straight barrel whiskey will kill most people.
Good thing you aren't most people.

Stanahan's=Diesel fuel. Never understood the allure. Plus they were bought out by Proximo Beverage, a NY company.

Top of the list:

Whiskey
Knob Creek
Buffalo Trace
Old Crow
Jameson

Whisky
Dewars
Balvenie 10yr

[joedelt]

I agree I do like Breckinridge as well but have been drinking Basil Hayden lately


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Basil is a favorite of mine.
Van winkle is also one I keep a few bottles of.
Those of you who have had Stranahans. The pre sellout were very good. Almost scotch like. The new stuff would be good for degreasing...

[gnihcraes]

There are establishments that will occasionally do whiskey tasting and education sessions. Up here in Ft. Collins, Wilbur's Total Beverage work with various restaurants, brewers, wineries and distillers and have "guided" tasting and spirit educational events. Finding a place near you that hosts these events will go a long way to helping you to start out the right way for finding the taste that you like.

Ah, good to know. You can tell I don't drink huh. :)

[spittoon]

So if I don't drink. Which one should I start with? (Whiskey - or something else?)

beer[LOL]

[van7559]

no shit right! It is like reloading you get a starter kit next thing you know you have some badass progressive dillon setup with all the bells and whistles

[sniper7]

What's your favorite whiskey? I'm a jack Daniels guy. Gentleman jack is my favorite. Whether mixed or on the rocks. Also a tennesee squire.
Regular, single barrel and honey are all delicious too!

[Double00]

Gentleman Jack!

[BPTactical]

40 Creek

[Ah Pook]

Absolutely can't stand Jack and his under proofed crap.

Fireside Whiskey and Buffalo Trace are current favs. Old Crow, Ten High and Old Weller are the classics. W. L. Weller 12 Year, Elija Craig 20, Rip Van Winkle 10 for the new faves.

[ray1970]

No whisky for me. It makes me mean(er).

[Bailey Guns]

Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

I also have a bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog Rye Mash I work on when I'm feeling brave. It's surprisingly tasty.

[Dave]

No whisky for me. It makes me mean(er).

Same here, more than a glass or two and I get angry. Though I do keep some Crown around for mixed drinks, and I have a bottle of Glenlivet 21 year in hiding as I do like the flavors.

[XC700116]

Jack, Jack Single Barrel, or Pendleton for mixing. For sipping Bookers or Basil Haydens.

I also have about a half a bottle left of Deer Hammer wheat whiskey that is absolutely awesome. Too bad he only made 1 barrel of it and I'm pretty sure it's all gone, he never did have it listed on their website. The owner is a friend of a friend of mine, he makes some damn good hooch.
http://www.deerhammer.com/products.php

[Zundfolge]

Bourbon: Maker's Mark
Scotch: Laphroaig

I used to prefer Scotch, but in recent years I've found myself drifting into the Bourbon camp. Not gonna turn down either though. Honestly think the thing that kept me away from Bourbon for so many years was Jack Daniels ... there's an odd little flavor just below the surface with Jack that I really don't like.

[Ah Pook]

Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

I also have a bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog Rye Mash I work on when I'm feeling brave. It's surprisingly tasty.
Not a Jim Beam fan either but give Jacob's Ghost (white dog) is pretty good.

[TheVath]

Stranahan's

[Squeeze]

Tennessee Honey.

[275RLTW]

Stranahan's, Pappy (any year), McCallan 18 or 25, or Johnny Blue. All straight or 1-2 ice cubes as needed.

[crays]

No whisky for me. It makes me mean(er).

Delusional. From what I've seen, you're a pussycat. Yo to the Bro, Tho...[Flower]
Never seen you in hardcore street action, though...

[Hound]

Bunnahabhain scotch 25 or 40 year old, you asked what I like [Beer]

[crays]

Bunnahabhain scotch 25 or 40 year old, you asked what I like [Beer]

Funny that you cap your $2000+/btl elite Single Malt dream tongue tickler with a beer toast smiley. If it has graced your lips, praise be to you (the scotch, not the draught).

[Irving]

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/60088-I-need-Whiskey-help-please-Top-5-whiskeys?highlight=Whiskey

[brutal]

JD

[cfortune]

Pendleton, Speyburn, Eagle Rare, Aberlour, Fireside, Bulliet Rye.... If I'm out and about I stick to Crown and Jameson mostly... Hell, I just love whiskey period.

[wctriumph]

Jack Daniels for standard consumption but I really like Jefferson's Reserve.
For a scotch I like Glendronach (and so many others).
Most are just a little too expensive for my budget.

TEA

III

[hurley842002]

Stranahan's


Stranahan's, Pappy (any year), McCallan 18 or 25, or Johnny Blue. All straight or 1-2 ice cubes as needed.

Stranahan's seems to get a bad rap from the hard core whiskey crowd, but boy I love it!

I've also grown fond of Colorado Crown, not high end by any means, but as smooth as I've found for the price.

[nikolatesla19]

Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

I also have a bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog Rye Mash I work on when I'm feeling brave. It's surprisingly tasty.

Going to have to try that. I'm a buffalo trace fan and this sounds tasty.

[buffalobo]

Bulleit Rye and Bulleit 10yr

[rpm]

This is 'whiskey' and is all you need combined with nothing you don't

http://i41.tinypic.com/2lub86s.jpg

[ChadAmberg]

This is 'whiskey' and is all you need combined with nothing you don't

http://i41.tinypic.com/2lub86s.jpg

That's my favorite there... famous for the "skull pop" that it gives.

[PSS]

Default whiskey is Crown. I've been drinking Woodford reserve lately. Good stuff.
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[KevDen2005]

What's your favorite whiskey? I'm a jack Daniels guy. Gentleman jack is my favorite. Whether mixed or on the rocks. Also a tennesee squire.
Regular, single barrel and honey are all delicious too!

I'm a single barrel guy myself.

[<MADDOG>]

Wild Turkey #80

Woodford

http://whiskey.findthebest.com/

[Tim K]

For Scotch, I'm a Macallan guy. Love it, love it, love it.

I did a Bourbon tasting a while back and discovered I like Rye based whiskeys. I'm a fan now of Bullit Rye, mostly because it's cheap at the COS Costco.

It would be easier to list the whiskeys I don't like. The only one that comes to mind is Jim Beam. Ugh.

[275RLTW]

Stranahan's seems to get a bad rap from the hard core whiskey crowd, but boy I love it!



that's because its barley based instead of wheat or rye.

[Rucker61]

Bourbon: Maker's Mark
Scotch: Laphroaig

I used to prefer Scotch, but in recent years I've found myself drifting into the Bourbon camp. Not gonna turn down either though. Honestly think the thing that kept me away from Bourbon for so many years was Jack Daniels ... there's an odd little flavor just below the surface with Jack that I really don't like.

Lifetime Laphroaig leaseholder here. It's my favorite, and anything else from Islay is next. Aside from Scotch, I prefer Irish and Cognac over bourbon.

[SamuraiCO]

Scotch. Isle of Jura all flavors. Enjoy trying different types from real peaty and smokey to the other end of the spectrum. Also like brandy and found a nice one from California.

[Ah Pook]

Do we need to start a whisky thread also? 37159

[BlasterBob]

Jim Beam but have not had any in around 30 some years. When I was in the U.S. Army, I ran the NCO package liquor store (years 1956 - 1958) and Jim Beam was the biggest seller. The slowest seller was Schnley ("Black Death")

[enthusiast]

1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Bulleit, Elijah Craig and the newest addition Hookers House bourbon.

[45XD]

What's your favorite whiskey? I'm a jack Daniels guy. Gentleman jack is my favorite. Whether mixed or on the rocks. Also a tennesee squire.
Regular, single barrel and honey are all delicious too!

We're stuck on American Honey right now.
Crown for mixing...

[kidicarus13]

Maker's for me

[Logan]

Do we need to start a whisky thread also? 37159

Macallan 12 is my favorite. I enjoy Ardbeg, Glenfiddich, and Laphroaig too.

[Ah Pook]

Tried some of this last night, after dinner. Very nice.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-43357575186341_2269_76614434

What is the infatuation with Pappy Van Winkle? 7000 cases a year. 5-14 year waiting lists. The "old" unsold bourbon stock is drying/dried up, so look for the availability to be even less in the near future. Not saying it isn't good but it is unobtainium. I'll stick with something a little more accessible.

[Katastrophic]

We happened to find a few of these before they skyrocketed in price. Sometimes one realizes a good thing only after it's gone... At least we still have one left. The hand written label is for the benefit of a certain person/guest who happens to dip into interesting bottles left around. 3725537257

[Irving]

I like Templeton Rye over Bulliet Rye.

[Mountain Boy]

Yes, oh I mean any that are in a bottle.... Did some Turkey 101 time, mostly the Jack family but do like fireball on occasion or Stranahans on someone elses $$

[electronman1729]

Buffalo Trace and Bulleit.

I also have a bottle of Buffalo Trace White Dog Rye Mash I work on when I'm feeling brave. It's surprisingly tasty.

+1 What he said

I personally like Wild Turkey 101

[Irving]

Drinking Buffalo Trace right now. Forgot how harsh it tastes compared to others, but for the price, it is great! Unlike Stranahan's.

[Bailey Guns]

Drinking Buffalo Trace right now. Forgot how harsh it tastes compared to others, but for the price, it is great! Unlike Stranahan's.

That's funny because I like BT because it's very smooth and mellow to me. I wouldn't drink Stranahan's if it was free.

[strm_trpr]

That's funny because I like BT because it's very smooth and mellow to me. I wouldn't drink Stranahan's if it was free.

I liked Stranahan's but my bottle was a gift, when I saw the price I went straight back to BT. BT tastes like Bourbon should.

[hatidua]

-how does Breckenridge Bourbon compare to the various other brands being discussed here? I seem to recall someone posting a few promotional video's for it a while back that were amusing.

[Musashi]

Breckenridge tastes damn good in my opinion and compares well. If you all want to try something good take a look at Peach Street Distillers out of Palisade, they make a good bourbon, and not to change the subject but kick ass agave also ;-)

[Zundfolge]

So I see a lot of people recommending Buffalo Trace ... how would a Maker's Mark drinker like it? 'Cause my wife is going through "The Change" and I really can't afford to drink Maker's Mark at the rate I've been drinking it lately.

[kidicarus13]

So I see a lot of people recommending Buffalo Trace ... how would a Maker's Mark drinker like it? 'Cause my wife is going through "The Change" and I really can't afford to drink Maker's Mark at the rate I've been drinking it lately.

Not quite as smooth IMHO. Maybe a hint of something as a slight aftertaste- cinnamon maybe.

[Gman]

My default bourbon is Maker's Mark. I find that I like most quality bourbons.

For scotch, it's The Balvenie. The high-end blended Johnnie Walker's are nice, but I can't afford to drink them or many of the older high-end single malts.

Do we need another thread to discuss how Jack Daniels is not bourbon? [Coffee]

[Irving]

That's funny because I like BT because it's very smooth and mellow to me. I wouldn't drink Stranahan's if it was free.

I only tried Buffalo Trace based off of your recommendation.

[hurley842002]

All this talk about whisky prompted me to go pick up some Colorado Crown, and apparently I'm not the only one loving it, tried 4 different stores and they are all sold out!

[rondog]

I'm not much of a drinker at all anymore, and certainly not a whiskey conniseur. But I've read some reviews about Stranahan's being good stuff, and I have a strange desire to try some.....worth the effort/cost or not? I'd probably only need one drink on the rocks at some bar to satisfy my curiosity. One drink will do me for a year or more. Unless we're talking margaritas or gin & tonic.....but even those are very rare.

[Zundfolge]

Well I wimped out and picked up my triannual 1.75L bottle of Maker's today instead of trying the Buffalo Trace (but this is mostly because they didn't have the 1.75L size bottles at the liquor store, only the 750ml size). Maybe I'll look around this spring for the big bottle of BT.

[hurley842002]

I'm not much of a drinker at all anymore, and certainly not a whiskey conniseur. But I've read some reviews about Stranahan's being good stuff, and I have a strange desire to try some.....worth the effort/cost or not? I'd probably only need one drink on the rocks at some bar to satisfy my curiosity. One drink will do me for a year or more. Unless we're talking margaritas or gin & tonic.....but even those are very rare.

It doesn't really help since you're in Parker, but the Glenn up here in Northglenn keeps Stranahan's in stock, and that's where I get my fix.

[Dave]

I'm not much of a drinker at all anymore, and certainly not a whiskey conniseur. But I've read some reviews about Stranahan's being good stuff, and I have a strange desire to try some.....worth the effort/cost or not? I'd probably only need one drink on the rocks at some bar to satisfy my curiosity. One drink will do me for a year or more. Unless we're talking margaritas or gin & tonic.....but even those are very rare.

If you find a bar to pour you one on the rocks it might be worth it to try that way. But at 60 a bottle it'd be a huge waste if you didn't like it. I think it's decent, but it isn't 60 a bottle good. I'd rather get a 10 or 12+ year scotch with that kind of money. Or 4 bottles of a Canadian whiskey to mix with ginger ale or Sprite.

[daemon]

Rondog,

Check out the tour of the production facility at Stranahan's...it's free and there's a tasting after the tour. You can sign up at their website.

[hurley842002]

Rondog,

Check out the tour of the production facility at Stranahan's...it's free and there's a tasting after the tour. You can sign up at their website.

Been meaning to do the tour!

[rondog]

Rondog,

Check out the tour of the production facility at Stranahan's...it's free and there's a tasting after the tour. You can sign up at their website.

Say, now there's an idea! And $60 a bottle? Jesus..... I'm really becoming a COB in my old age, I started to get a bottle of Tanqueray gin a few weeks ago and passed because it was $21.99. Like I said, I rarely drink at all. A 6-pack of beer will last me 2-3 months, if nobody helps me with it. And that's after using two cans to smoke chickens with.

[hurley842002]

To be fair, Stranahan's is less than $60 but still to rich for my blood....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/a5ana8a4.jpg

[Aloha_Shooter]

As they say in Scotland, it's just whisky ...

I have a bottle of this for special occasions
37431

... and these for general use ...

37433 37435

... but I'll confess to having a bottle of this around for when I'm feeling whimsical ...

37437


Yeah, I know, the latter would need be called Canadian whisky, not just "whisky", in Scotland ...

[Dave]

To be fair, Stranahan's is less than $60 but still to rich for my blood....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/03/a5ana8a4.jpg
Better price, but it's 59.99 a bottle at the liquor store at Tower and Hampden. Neither is worth it to me.

[hurley842002]

Neither is worth it to me.

Agree, and at $59.99 I'm not sure what they are smoking....

[45XD]

Well now, just tried the Bird Dog Whiskey (I think it was mentioned in one of the NRA magazines recently)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X4Cm67WYNcs/UZ6d10Zwl-I/AAAAAAAAYTA/np66LwLtU5s/s1600/photo-790399.JPG

We have the Blackberry-= I think it's liquid candy, but I'm too dizzy to go and double-check...

[Ah Pook]

I don't get flavored whiskeys. Then again, I didn't get flavored vodkas or chili beer.

Personally, Stranahans isn't even on the list. Don't care for the taste or the price. It is still made in CO but the family sold the company to a NY firm several years ago.

Take a look at the names in the Buffalo Trace fold. Hard to go wrong with any of them.
http://www.buffalotracemediakit.com/bourbons.html

Sazerac is next on the list. Still on the fence about rye v.s. wheat.

[sniper7]

Early times is where its at tonight.

[Ah Pook]

Looking for something special for the holidays. My alcohol monger recommended Woodford Reserve. I like my AM's taste. Plus his shop had it on sale for close to half off.

Lots of corn. The second line is rye and the third is malted barely.

http://alcoholsbyvolume.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/woodford-reserve.jpg

[osok-308]

Stranahans is pretty good stuff.

[hollohas]

Try out the Breckenridge bourbon whiskey, good stuff.

Costco has this. Going to grab a bottle this week.

[JMBD2112]

Looking for something special for the holidays. My alcohol monger recommended Woodford Reserve. I like my AM's taste. Plus his shop had it on sale for close to half off.

Lots of corn. The second line is rye and the third is malted barely.

http://alcoholsbyvolume.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/woodford-reserve.jpg

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman!

That's my Grandpa's favorite, get him a bottle every year for Christmas

[Dave]

Was the other, more recent whiskey thread not good enough?

[strm_trpr]

Anybody else like Fireside? I just got some and find it quite good.

[Irving]

Got some fireside for christmas. Good enoigh for me and I like it better than the makers mark we drank christmas eve. The fireside is a bit rough, so I've been adding 1-2 drops of bitters.

[Ah Pook]

Holy Thread Resurrection Batman!

That's my Grandpa's favorite, get him a bottle every year for Christmas
Couldn't find the "last" whiskey thread and I didn't want the repost police all up in my shiznizel.

[Ah Pook]

Any Mods want to combine whiskey threads? [panic]

[Musashi]

Ohhh Fireside stay away from that sh!t. A friend gave me a bottle, said it was comparable to Breckendridge...not even close@*!&!^%!
Spend the cash, I think Fireside was $18, and get your yourself a good bottle.
Hell Buffalo Trace is a good bang for the buck too, especially for Bourbon smashes, my favorite drink of late.

[Irving]

Fireside is comparable to Stranahan, but priced appropriately.

[Ah Pook]

Fireside is comparable to Stranahan, but priced appropriately.

No really. I like Fireside.

As much as bourbon/whiskey is the same, there are a lot of differences. Hype aside, I'll sit down with a tumbler of Old Crow or Ten High just as often as Buffalo Trace or Fireside. Depends on my mood.

[theGinsue]

Merged the 2 Whiskey threads.

[RblDiver]

I've been enjoying the Jim Beam Honey myself. Put it in the freezer first to chill it, it goes down nice and smooth. I also like their maple (though not quite as much).

[Irving]

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-otjr1xZlZfY/UrukuEMUrBI/AAAAAAAAG5c/31xIjQ9SlaM/w996-h560-no/20131225_203822.jpg

[jgang]

Little something from Texas...
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[lex137]

I like Jameson.

[scratchy]

Had some Bookers the other day. Add an ice cube, very tasty.

[Joe_K]

Bushmills Irish Whiskey.


Sent from my PRC 117A in my Batmobile disguised as a sedan.

[carnplanenut]

MaCallan, Balvenie, and Isle of Jura

Favorite Bottle that I have ever drank: MaCallan 25 1972
Favorite Affordable Bottle: Isle of jura 16 Year Old
First Bottle (1998): Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (Port Wood Finish)
Oldest Bottle I still drink: Carsbridge 42 Years Old

Happy New Years!
Jason

[82ndShooter]

Working on a bottle of JD Single Barrell tonight. Happy New Years everyone!!!!

[mcjhr]

Got myself a bottle of Tin Cup. Good stuff at a decent price.

[paddywagon]

My normal bourbon is Elijah Craig which I love! Went to the liquor store the other week and they didn't have any, so I tried Templeton Rye Prohibition Whiskey. I must say it is awesome and will buy that again!

[Ah Pook]

Figured this should go here.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_BEAM_ACQUISITION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-01-13-07-19-30

Beam being acquired by Japan's Suntory

By CANDICE CHOI and BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The maker of classic American whiskeys Jim Beam and Maker's Mark has agreed to be acquired by a Japanese company in a $13.62 billion deal that would create the third largest global premium spirits business.


Shares of Beam Inc. rose 24 percent on Monday after it said that it agreed to be purchased by Suntory Holdings Ltd., a Japanese beverage company. The combined company would have annual sales of more than $4.3 billion.


The deal follows other recent acquisitions in the alcohol industry, including Anheuser-Busch InBev's $20.1 billion deal last year to buy the other half of Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo that it didn't already own.


It also comes at a time when the taste for bourbon - a type of American whisky that is made primarily of corn and typically distilled in Kentucky - continues to grow domestically and abroad.


In the U.S., sales volume for bourbon and Tennessee whiskeys such as Jack Daniels has grown 26 percent over the past decade, according to the Distilled Spirits Council, and industry group. Exports of U.S. whiskeys has grown to roughly $1 billion last year, more than double what it was a decade ago.


Demand is so robust that Beam last year even considered reducing the alcohol content for Maker's Mark because of a supply shortage. The company scrapped the idea after a backlash by fans of the higher-end bourbon.


"We're basically in the middle of a global whiskey renaissance," said Frank Coleman, a spokesman for the Distilled Spirits Council.


Suntory and Beam already had a relationship. Suntory distributes Beam products in Japan and has a portfolio of spirits with whiskies, including Yamazaki and Hakushu as well as Midori liqueur and other beverages. And Beam, which is based in Deerfield, Ill., distributes Suntory's products in Singapore and other Asian markets.


Suntory President and Chairman Nobutada Saji said in a statement that the acquisition will help Suntory further its global growth. In recent years, Suntory has also purchased French beverage maker Orangina Schweppes Group and GlaxoSmith Kline's Lucozade and Ribena drinks.


Beam spokesman Clarkson Hine said for now, the deal will result in few changes for fans of Beam's bourbons. He also said that Beam, which was spun off as a stand-alone liquor company in 2011 from conglomerate Fortune Brands Inc., will continue with its current management.


"It's business as usual," Hine said, noting that Suntory has indicated it wants the company to "keep doing what we're doing."


Allen Adamson, managing director of Landor Associates, a New York-based branding firm, said Beam can gain a competitive advantage from being part of bigger company with deeper pockets. He said that ownership by a foreign company shouldn't hurt the All-American images of Beam's brands.


"The trick is to maintain its authenticity, and not muck with the core elements," he said.
Suntory will pay $83.50 per share, a 25 percent premium to Beam's Friday closing price of $66.97. The companies put the deal's value at about $16 billion, including debt.


Suntory plans to fund the deal with available cash and fully committed financing from The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ. Both companies' boards unanimously approved the transaction, which is targeted to close in the second quarter.


The deal needs approval from Beam Inc. stockholders.


Shares of Beam rose $16.14 to $83.11.

[thvigil11]

Had some Willet with the father in law over the holidays. That was some pretty good bourbon right there. Wish I could afford it on a regular basis.

[strm_trpr]

Picked up some Fireside. Not bad, gonna go back to buffalo trace but it is a Colorado brand so it is good to support in state business.

[alan0269]

1) Eagle Rare
2-a) Buffalo Trace
2-b) Elijah Craig small batch 12 yr.

[alan0269]

Got myself a bottle of Tin Cup. Good stuff at a decent price.

I was told by a liquor store employee that Tin Cup is made by the people that started Stranahan's, sold that, and then started Tin Cup. I agree that it is pretty good and definitely a decent price.

[Ah Pook]

Stranahans was purchased by Proximo Beverage. Looks like Tin Cup is also owned by PB.


Edit: My Google Fu was weak last night.
http://aspenpeak-magazine.com/living/articles/whiskey-business

[n8tive97]

Crown

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[electronman1729]

41709

[electronman1729]

41709
101 up tonight

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

I tried some Dickel's No. 1 the other night. I kind of picture e85 tasting similar. (I kid, it was actually pretty damn smooth for the corny aftertaste and high proof rating).